Overview
Vacancies
Assistant Buyer & Product Developer
This is an exciting opportunity to join the busy and dynamic Merchandise team at Tate, project managing merchandise buying and development across Tate’s four galleries, exhibitions and collection displays. The ideal candidate will uphold Tate’s vision to champion art and its role in society and Tate Commerce’s mission to maximise profit through its activities to be returned to Tate and extend the value of Tate’s brand. We're looking for someone who has an interest working in Museums & Galleries, with previous experience of buying and/or product development who is looking to develop their skills and bring new ideas to the team. Reporting to the Buying & Development Manager and working closely with the Merchandise team, the Assistant Buyer & Product Developer will provide administrative support across the buying team and will take responsibility for their own areas of the business across core ranges and exhibitions, under the guidance of their line manager.
Responsibilities
* Provide administrative support across the buying team
* Take responsibility for their own areas of the business across core ranges and exhibitions
* Project manage merchandise buying and development across Tate’s four galleries, exhibitions and collection displays (under the guidance of the Buying & Development Manager)
Qualifications & Skills
* Experience of buying and/or product development
* Interest in working in Museums & Galleries
* Ability to develop ideas and contribute to a dynamic Merchandise team
Benefits
* Access to all our galleries and exhibitions, including staff previews
* Generous discounts in our shops and restaurants
* Access to a wide range of training
* Long service awards
* Employee Assistance Program
* Tate Benefits employee discount scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
EEO & Additional Information
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy.
Tate Commerce is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tate and covenants all profits to support Tate’s work and collection.
Salary & Details
* Salary £30,000 per annum
* Frequency Monthly - Salaried
* Working Hours 35
* Job Reference TC/668/625
* Contract Type Perm - Full Time
* Contract Details 35 hours per week
* Closing Date 3 May, 2026
* Job Category Merchandising
* Business Unit Commerce
* Location Tate Britain, United Kingdom
* Posted on 14 April, 2026
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